Family: |
Petrosiidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 3 - 24 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on shallow patch of reefs, deep reefs and sand flats. Zoanthids are occasionally observed growing on this species. Known to harbor a host specific community of the cyanobacteria Synechococcus spongiarum which produce high amounts of chlorophyll-a (Ref. 121135). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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